Joseph Simpson

Onboard duties: cater to owners and their guests- typically 8 people- including all meals and special occasions with guests up to 30 people; prepare lunch and dinner for crew of 5; Other duties: shop for guests and crew; keep galley and all food storage areas up to code.

• Provided friendly, courteous service to create memorable moments for guests.
• Set up and disassembled food service stations, equipment and furniture per contract specifications.
• Delivered catered food and supplies to facility for on-time set-up.
• Presented food and beverages on buffet tables and drink stations in line with formality and specifications of each event.
• Observed federal and local kitchen safety regulations to prevent food borne illnesses.
• Created numerous appetizer, entree and dessert options to enable creation of customized menus.
• Designed catering menus containing ethnic food options to meet needs of diverse customer base.

Freelance Chef, Propel Yachts Miami, M/Y Algorythm 100ft Lazzara & M/Y Living The Dream 95ft Lazzara (Charter). May 2018- September 2018
Freelance Chef on board the 2 largest yacht on their fleet Algorythm and Living the Dream. 4 charters during the Summer Season of 2018 . Charters varied from day trips around Miami to 4 day weekend trips to Key West and The Bahamas. On this trips clients would personally contact me to discuss menus for there charters.

• Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
• Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
• Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
• Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.